Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-3087 is a remote code execution flaw in Apache Struts 2 applications using the REST Plugin with Dynamic Method Invocation enabled. A successful attacker could run arbitrary code on the affected server. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, but the impact class makes this a serious web application risk. Exposure is most likely in legacy Java web applications still running affected Struts 2.3.x versions, using the REST Plugin, and allowing Dynamic Method Invocation. Internet-facing applications are the highest priority to review. Prioritize this as urgent for any internet-facing legacy Struts application. Remote code execution in a web framework can create direct server compromise risk, even though active exploitation is not established in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Check Apache S2-033 and vendor guidance for the correct fixed version or workaround.; Inventory Struts 2.3.x applications and prioritize internet-facing systems.; Disable Dynamic Method Invocation where vendor guidance and application compatibility allow..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 39919CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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